John Ryrie 'Constitutional' painting University of Hawaii Press

University of Hawaii Press

thus this work is an intimate portrayal of family bonds

in a certain kind of gentility

‘Nestor Hypopolius’ is sure to be a charming and lively companion in any space

becoming a mostly self-taught painter of landscapes

John Ryrie 'Constitutional' painting University of Hawaii PressJohn Ryries work is underpinned by an affinity for printmaking. He is drawn to symbolism and expressionism, in particular the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for The Scream), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and William Blake. Ryries Constitutional is imbued with absurdity and ironic humour, providing a powerful allegory of futile labor and the stubborn resistance to change. The treea symbol of tradition,